Why so quiet?

[G-Man]

Hi Guys,
Don't take this wrong, but I'm wondering why this forum is so quiet? I see the number of views is quite high, but the posts numbers are so low.

That's too bad. There's so much to learn and share about this kayak fishing thing. I'm new here so I don't mean to sound negative at all. Just wondering why.
Thanks
G-Man

[ruge13]

yeah I noticed that too...we are averagijng 1 reply for every 20 or so views.....

I know in my case its just because I am a weekend warrier so I have questions and comments on mondays and thats about it...unless someone asks a question durring the week that I can offer suggestions...usually about things I really don;t know much about. I like to hear myself talk...here I go again...

[Mark Cahill]

Several of the hard core regulars are on vacation right now...

Sam, RJ, etc.

It would be nice to see more of the lurkers starting to contribute.

[rockfisherman]

It could be that folks are out fishing...and the views are high because people are thinking about fishing while at work ...

But I think the real reason is that folks think about rigging and tricking out their yaks in the spring in preparation for the season...or maybe at the end when they are thinking of upgrading or buying a starter yak for the next season.

So, during the season, the fishing reports go on the main board, and this board quiets down.

OK, to get things going, see my new post.

[AlderBrookFarm]

Well, I'm one of those viewers. We currently fish out of a 16' Sea Nymph, don't ask me what hp the Evinrude is maybe 60? At any rate I've been thinking that a kayak would be nice to try but I don't imagine you can just jump in one and go. Lessons on how to stay upright, do that roll thing, are important. Also how much "stuff" do you take with you? Just one rod/reel and a few flys, some spare leaders/tippet material....How does it get lashed down? So I lurk hoping to get an idea of whether or not I should try it. Also thinking more as friends of ours have two and they hate them. He has trouble staying upright so they want to get rid of them and I think the price will be right so.......

[bunker]

To answer some of your questions and to add to the verbocity here goes. I usually bring two rods with me, fly and lately a baitcasting set up. Though this has been more for ballast lately. Per my previous post on another thread I'm still trying ut new things to see what works for me as far as fly boxes, tools, tippets, etc..
I did buy a Cabelas Fly box tackle bag which comes with 6 large foam boxes and 4 small. Its a bit bulky and I store it behind the seat. This makes it a little awkward to get to but does keep it out of my way when stripping and casting.
Others have posted about anchors, drift socks rod holders and electronics so check out the previous posts as well.

Good Luck and stay upright.

[Bob Parsons]

ok I'll add to the noise. Yes Sam is on vacation.

Off Waquoit I saw three yakkers fishing in the area between the jettie and washburns. Two were using various models of Old Town yaks (not the loon) and one tipped over. Even with the help of one of his buddies he could not get back into the yak and in 60 degree water he was tiring. I putted over and helped out. He was maybe 150-200 ft off shore and could have made the swim but I was closer. He said he had been successful getting into his kayak under rougher conditions (I would not use rough to describe the condition he tipped in) If your yaking in a sit in yak practice practice your wet entry. Then practive under choppy conditions.

[G-Man]

Thanks Guys.
Encouraging to hear from ya!

I like this forum because it's guys mostly in New England.
I post often in another forum, but I would feel like a chatterbox on this one.

Let's keep the new post and questions going. Give the veterans a little something to read when they return.
Thanks
G-Man